My Mock Exam Advice
The Mocks Are the Worst Part of the Year Mock exams are the worst part of the school year for most students. They put huge pressure on teenagers, create stress in homes, and convince perfectly capable students that they are…
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Breakthrough Maths Reviews – what Junior Cycle Students say
The Breakthrough Maths reviews highlight what our goal is: make maths easier for students and boost their grade. We help 1st to 3rd Years build confidence, get exam focused, and learn how to stay calm in exams. If you search…
Dyscalculia, The Silent Struggle
1 in 20 students have Dyscalculia. That is BS. It’s much higher in reality. When it comes Dyslexia, we know what it is. We know how to spot it. We know how to work with it. Dyscalculia is majorly under-diagnosed…
Good in class, but bad at exams? Here’s my advice
Good in class, but bad at exams? Here’s my advice Let’s be honest lads – nailing an exam isn’t about knowing the material. It’s about keeping calm when the pressure is on. You can be Einstein in the classroom, but…
Don’t Fool Yourself Studying
Don’t Fool Yourself Studying Maths I can summarise this article into two words: ACTIVE PRACTICE. Good studying is all about working actively. Reading or flicking over notes will do nothing for you. Especially for Maths. Never Cram It’s absolutely pointless.…
My Back-to-School Checklist
“the start is half the battle”
My Advice For Studying Effectively
How to Study Maths Effectively This is a quote that we live by here at Breakthrough Maths: “(Study) accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result.” – Bob Proctor We’ll explain all about this in a second, but…
5 Hacks For Better Grades
Better grades are possible, for every student. I was not always the best student in school. My school reports constantly said “could work harder” or “goes too fast”. But at some point, it began to click. The final 4 months…
How To Achieve Over 600 Points
If you’ve ever heard the expression “work smarter, not harder” but have no idea what that really means, here’s a hint: study habits. Yes, a lot of what we call exam success comes down to good study habits. Those who…
How To Choose A College Course
Choosing a College Course, Love it or hate it, you’ve got to make a choice. My first time out in college, I dropped out after only 4 weeks. I’ve changed my ‘dream job’ ideas multiple times. I’ve made all the…